Head Of Building Surveying

Bennett and Game have the pleasure of exclusively representing a long-established, multi-disciplinary property consultancy with over 100 years of heritage and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality professional advice across Sussex and the South East. The firm employs over 30 experienced professionals and provides a comprehensive range of property services, including residential and commercial property management, commercial agency (sales, lettings and acquisitions), valuations and lease advisory (RICS Red Book valuations, rent reviews, lease renewals, lease extensions, enfranchisement, expert witness and arbitration), as well as a full suite of building surveying services covering maintenance, defect analysis, dilapidations, party wall matters and contract administration.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor to take on a senior leadership position and establish a Building Surveying division within a respected consultancy. The successful candidate will be responsible for growing and shaping the team, developing new business, and maintaining a strong hands‑on presence in project delivery. This position offers genuine long‑term progression, with a clear pathway to Director or Partner level for a commercially minded and ambitious professional.

• Salary £60k - £75k (DOE)
• Discretionary bonus
• 25 days annual leave
• Hybrid working
• Pension
• Benefits and package to be discussed at interview in more detail

• Lead, develop and grow the Building Surveying function within the consultancy
• Deliver a range of professional and project‑related Building Surveying services
• Manage and mentor junior staff at varying stages of their careers
• Support APC progression and technical development of the team
• Prepare and manage fee proposals, budgets and client relationships
• Develop new business opportunities and maintain key client accounts
• Contribute to the consultancy's wider business strategy and profitability

• MRICS qualified with extensive Building Surveying experience
• Proven track record delivering professional services including dilapidations, defect diagnosis, acquisition surveys and contract administration
• Demonstrable experience managing projects within commercial property
• Strong business development capability with a client‑focused approach
• Previous leadership or mentoring experience desirable
• Full UK driving licence